STATUTORY RULES.
1943. No. 167.
REGULATION UNDER THE NATIONAL SECURITY ACT 1939-1940.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulation under the National Security Act 1939-1940.
Dated this twenty-ninth day of June, 1943.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
for and on behalf of the Minister of State for Defence.
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Amendment of the National Security (Aliens Service) Regulations.†
Service of allied nationals in Defence Force.
Regulation 6 of the National Security (Aliens Service) Regulations is amended by omitting from paragraph (b) of sub-regulation (1.) the words “notified the Director-General” and inserting in their stead the words “given to the Area Officer of the Area in which the male allied national is then residing a notification”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1943
† Statutory Rules 1942, No. 39. as amended by Statutory Rules 1942, Nos. 86, 103, 355 and 502 ; and 1943, Nos. 88 and 108.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston. Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
3097. —Price 3d 25/26.5.1943.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1943 No. 167, enacted under the National Security Act 1939-1940, was introduced to address the administrative logistics of managing allied nationals serving in the Australian Defence Force during World War II. The regulation was issued by the Governor-General in Council, reflecting the urgent need for streamlined processes to support national security efforts. The policy objective of these regulations was to ensure that allied nationals who joined the Defence Force were appropriately registered and managed within the areas in which they resided, facilitating more efficient oversight and administrative efficiency. This regulation was aimed at amending the National Security (Aliens Service) Regulations, specifically modifying the notification requirements for male allied nationals to better align with the logistical demands of the war effort.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1943 No. 167, made under the National Security Act 1939-1940, modifies the National Security (Aliens Service) Regulations to adjust the procedures for allied nationals serving in the Defence Force. This regulation applies specifically to male allied nationals residing within the Commonwealth of Australia. It alters the requirement for these individuals to notify an Area Officer instead of the Director-General, ensuring that the notification process is more localised and efficient. The regulation is intended to streamline the administrative process related to the service of these nationals, ensuring that it aligns with the evolving needs of national security during wartime. The regulation's reach is confined to the Commonwealth and does not explicitly provide for exclusions or exemptions, although the overarching National Security Act 1939-1940 may include provisions for such matters. The regulation extends the application of the National Security (Aliens Service) Regulations by clarifying and amending the notification procedure for allied nationals serving in the Defence Force.
Key Provisions
The key operative sections of this legislation pertain to the amendment of the National Security (Aliens Service) Regulations. Specifically, Regulation 6(1)(b) is amended to require that male allied nationals provide a notification to the Area Officer of the area in which they are residing, rather than notifying the Director-General (Regulation 6(1)(b)). This change signifies a shift in the process for allied nationals to report their service within the Defence Force, emphasising local oversight by Area Officers instead of centralised notification to the Director-General.
This amendment imposes obligations on male allied nationals to ensure they notify the relevant Area Officer of their service. They must provide this notification to the Area Officer in the area where they reside, ensuring that the local authority is aware of the service provided by these nationals. This requirement aims to streamline the reporting process and enhance the efficiency of monitoring allied nationals' service within the Defence Force.
Breach of the requirements set out in this regulation may result in penalties or other consequences as prescribed by the National Security Act 1939-1940. While the specific penalties are not detailed within this statutory rule, they may include fines or other sanctions that align with the provisions of the overarching Act. The Act allows for enforcement measures to be taken against those who fail to comply with the notification requirements, thereby ensuring adherence to national security protocols.